Collections

Prepare a short written report or outline for your counselor, giving
a detailed description of your collection,* including a short history.
Be sure to include why you chose that particular type of
collecting and what you enjoy and have learned from your collection.
*Stamp and coin collecting are excluded from eligibility
for this merit badge.

What you would look for in purchasing other collections similar to
yours

What you would expect in return value in the event you decided to
sell all or part of the collection

Do the following:

Discuss with your counselor at least 10 terms commonly used in
your collection and be prepared to discuss the definition of each.

Show your counselor any two groups from your collection. Explain
how you organized your collection and why you chose that method. (Note: if your collection
is too large to transport and your counselor is unable to view your
collection directly, photographs should be available to share.)

Explain how your collection is valued by other collectors and
display to your counselor any price guides that may be available.

Explain how your collection is graded for value, physical defects, size and age. Show the
various grading classifications or ratings used in your collection.

List the national, state, or local association for collectors in
your field of interest

Show the location of and explain to your counselor the following:

Identification number (if applicable)

Series

Brand name (if any)

Any other special identification marks

Discuss with your counselor the plans you have to continue with the collection in
the future.

Discuss with your counselor the career opportunities that may be
available involving your collection.

Discuss with your counselor why and how collecting has changed and
how this applies to your collection.

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